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Captain Bills Backyard Grill in Wilmington celebrated 25 years in March in routine fashion hosting a beach volleyball tournament. We were privileged to join them for great food, fun and volleyball as we photographed the day for friends and owners John and Erin Musser. The day did not disappoint!

We lived in Wilmington for 6 1/2 years after college and became regulars at Captain Bills. Playing ball with friends, enjoying great food and making memories were always on the menu. Speaking of the menu, we had a chance to photograph one of their top menu items for the website when we were down for the celebration. We love photographing food dishes because we get to sample the food, and in this case their custom crafted beers! 🙂

Recently, John and Erin embarked on a new adventure with their daughter and son-in-law. Bill’s Front Porch, just in front of Captain Bills, is a new brewery and restaurant with more great food and atmosphere. Just check out this front porch! It is such a beautiful place and I am sure it will become another favorite place on our frequent visits to Wilmington!

Testimonials

Outstanding Senior Portraits

“Charles Dickens Photography is absolutely fantastic! My senior portraits were amazing and I will definitely be coming back in the future!! The photo session had a very relaxed atmosphere that made me comfortable and in turn produced lovely pictures!!!! It was definitely a great experience.”

Alex Anne Poole – Garner, NC

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“Charles Dickens Photography is absolutely fantastic! My senior portraits were amazing and I will definitely be coming back in the future!! The photo session had a very relaxed atmosphere that made me comfortable and in turn produced lovely pictures!!!! It was definitely a great experience.” Alex Anne Poole – Garner, NC

Outstanding Pictures

“Charlie did our wedding. Not only were the pictures beautiful, but I didn’t even know he was there. Some wedding photographers disrupt the weddings and receptions with their picture taking. Not Charlie. The pictures were outstanding!”

Michelle Pearsall – Wilmington, NC

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“Charlie did our wedding. Not only were the pictures beautiful, but I didn’t even know he was there. Some wedding photographers disrupt the weddings and receptions with their picture taking. Not Charlie. The pictures were outstanding!” Michelle Pearsall – Wilmington, NC

Great Experience

“Charlie, I can’t begin to tell you how absolutely beautiful the pictures of our wedding are and the quality is just amazing. Every time I look at the pictures I feel like I am experiencing the day all over again and that is truly a wonderful feeling to experience over and over again. I knew when we met you and Beth that this was going to be a great experience but I did not realize just how great it would be. You are an amazing photographer and your photographs look like they are Hollywood quality and way beyond professional. Thank you again for capturing on film one of the most important days of our lives! Thanks to you we can re-live our wedding story through your pictures forever!”

Jen & Anthony Alger – Raleigh, NC

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“Charlie, I can’t begin to tell you how absolutely beautiful the pictures of our wedding are and the quality is just amazing. Every time I look at the pictures I feel like I am experiencing the day all over again and that is truly a wonderful feeling to experience over and over again. I knew when we met you and Beth that this was going to be a great experience but I did not realize just how great it would be. You are an amazing photographer and your photographs look like they are Hollywood quality and way beyond professional. Thank you again for capturing on film one of the most important days of our lives! Thanks to you we can re-live our wedding story through your pictures forever!” Jen & Anthony Alger – Raleigh, NC

Absolutely Beautiful

“Hey Charlie! I absolutely LOVE the portraits of our family..we’ve been wanting to have a professional family photo for years..but have never had anybody capture “who we are” like you have done! The portrait of the girls and me is exquisite! and of course the portrait of Jim and Robbie just being themselves is amazing as well!! I can not thank you enough!!”

Deborah Shelton – Raleigh, NC

2016-10-09T20:48:00+00:00

“Hey Charlie! I absolutely LOVE the portraits of our family..we’ve been wanting to have a professional family photo for years..but have never had anybody capture “who we are” like you have done! The portrait of the girls and me is exquisite! and of course the portrait of Jim and Robbie just being themselves is amazing as well!! I can not thank you enough!!” Deborah Shelton – Raleigh, NC

Great Family Picture

“Our Christmas Gift from our children in 2008 was a family portrait. Twenty of us in our living room was a challenge for Charlie that he met with professionalism. With much patience, he arranged us to get a wonderful family group. The one of our ten grandchildren with our only granddaughter in the middle holding her son, our first great grandson was priceless.

I would certainly recommend Charlie for all your family events. Have seen his books on Weddings and other events that he has done and they are beautiful memories of those events. So call Charlie!!”

Harriette Harris Riggs – Raleigh, NC

2016-10-09T20:48:49+00:00

“Our Christmas Gift from our children in 2008 was a family portrait. Twenty of us in our living room was a challenge for Charlie that he met with professionalism. With much patience, he arranged us to get a wonderful family group. The one of our ten grandchildren with our only granddaughter in the middle holding her son, our first great grandson was priceless. I would certainly recommend Charlie for all your family events. Have seen his books on Weddings and other events that he has done and they are beautiful memories of those events. So call Charlie!!” Harriette Harris Riggs – Raleigh, NC

Perfect wedding pictures

“After meeting Charlie and seeing his work for the first time, we knew he would capture our wedding perfectly. We were never disappointed. Charlie was so kind and easy to work with when he took our engagement photos, and he was incredibly patient during the long day of our wedding. We were so pleased with the pictures, and we were so proud to show our friends and family. Even though years have passed since that day, those photos are so precious to us and we have Charlie to thank.

Charlie, there are so many things that impress us about you, the way you capture the image, the patience you have in working with people, and the final product is of such quality. You are worth more than money can buy. Thank you Charlie!”

Jason and Lindsay Patterson – Pilot, NC

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“After meeting Charlie and seeing his work for the first time, we knew he would capture our wedding perfectly. We were never disappointed. Charlie was so kind and easy to work with when he took our engagement photos, and he was incredibly patient during the long day of our wedding. We were so pleased with the pictures, and we were so proud to show our friends and family. Even though years have passed since that day, those photos are so precious to us and we have Charlie to thank. Charlie, there are so many things that impress us about you, the way you capture the image, the patience you have in working with people, and the final product is of such quality. You are worth more than money can buy. Thank you Charlie!” Jason and Lindsay Patterson – Pilot, NC

High School Graduation Pictures

“I had Charlie do my daughter’s high school graduation pictures and our family pictures. My biggest regret is that I didn’t use him for my oldest daughters graduation pictures and previous family pictures! He spent the time needed to get the exact photos we were looking for and he was always professional.

I will use Charlie for Weddings when the time comes as I know the experience will be excellent.”

Cecila Redding – Raleigh, NC

2016-10-10T08:08:45+00:00

“I had Charlie do my daughter’s high school graduation pictures and our family pictures. My biggest regret is that I didn’t use him for my oldest daughters graduation pictures and previous family pictures! He spent the time needed to get the exact photos we were looking for and he was always professional. I will use Charlie for Weddings when the time comes as I know the experience will be excellent.” Cecila Redding – Raleigh, NC